Having undergone cataract surgery himself, Vijay Verma knows just how important good vision is to quality of life. “The gift of eyesight is the best thing you can give to anybody. It just changes their whole world,” he says. “You can make donations for food and things like that, but it disappears after two days.… Continue reading A Vancouver donor’s dedication to the Gift of Sight
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Improving your health and theirs
Did your new year’s resolution actually start on February 1? (I’ve seen all the “February is the new January” posts in my Facebook newsfeed.) If so, Operation Eyesight has great ideas to help you achieve your fitness and lifestyle goals! Often people resolve to lose weight or get in shape, and that’s easier to do… Continue reading Improving your health and theirs
Going great distances for others
We have an incredible group of supporters. We’re constantly blown away by their commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness and their dedication to make a difference in the lives of others. Some of our supporters are literally going great distances (hundreds of kilometres even!) to raise awareness and funds for Operation Eyesight. Last month, Brad and… Continue reading Going great distances for others
Let’s SEE what we can do together!
Next Tuesday is GivingTuesday – a special day dedicated to giving back to the global community. Most people have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two days that kick off the holiday shopping season. But on December 2, those in Canada and across the world will kick off the holiday giving season with GivingTuesday.… Continue reading Let’s SEE what we can do together!
